Principles Of World Trade Law

Principles of World Trade Law covers the law of the WTO and draws on bilateral and regional instruments. It acknowledges the shifting relevance of the WTO in world trade law in favour of regionalism, particularly in relation to new fields such as digital trade.

Principles of World Trade Law presents a comprehensive and balanced picture of the legal framework underpinning the modern world trading system – covering the law of the WTO but also drawing on bilateral and regional instruments. It acknowledges the shifting relevance of the WTO in world trade law in favour of regionalism, particularly in relation to new fields such as digital trade.

While drawing heavily on the law of the WTO as a source of legal rules, this concise text also engages with elements found in preferential Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) (such as Rules of Origin) and mutual recognition agreements (such as recognition of professional qualifications in the case of services). Practical in nature, it blends straightforward descriptive explanations of the legal concepts with critical inquiry, directing readers to the key debates in the field as well as the source materials themselves. It also offers guidance with discussion questions for the reader to consider for each chapter.

Principles of World Trade Law is an ideal introductory textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in world trade law, international trade law, and international economic law as well as a valuable guide for scholars, legal practitioners and policymakers.

1. Introduction: History and Rationale for Trade Liberalization 2. Trade in Goods: Quotas, Tariffs, Rules of Origin and Trade Facilitation 3. Trade in Goods: Non-Discrimination as to National Origin 4. Dispute Settlement 5. Trade Remedies: Subsidies, Anti-Dumping and Safeguards 6. Public Interest and Non-Trade Values 7. Health and Safety: Sanitary and Phytosanitary and Technical Barriers to Trade 8. Trade in Services 9. Intellectual Property Rights and Trade 10. Digital Trade

“This volume provides a needed overview of the state of the field today. Covering topics at the forefront of current trade policy agendas, the book expertly reviews these issues in an accessible and thoughtful way that will be useful to students and experienced researchers alike.”
— Kathleen Claussen, Georgetown University, USA.

“I had long been seeking a book on the principles of world trade law that is succinct yet comprehensive in terms of its coverage and am pleased that Professor David Collins has produced such an excellent book that I can happily recommend to my students. It is intellectually interesting, accessible and provides an impressive analysis of the principles of world trade law.”
— Surya P. Subedi, Professor, KC, University of Leeds, UK.

“Prof. Collins masterfully combines an exploration of world trade law principles with pressing global issues such as digital trade, the challenge of China''s state capitalism, and the competing claims of non-trade concerns. This insightful book is an essential read for scholars and practitioners engaged in trade.”
— Henry Gao, Professor of Law, Singapore Management University, Singapore.

David Collins is Professor of International Economic Law at The City Law School, City St George’s, University of London, UK.